切る
きる
JLPT N5 · vocab_verbMeaning
to cut
Examples
野菜を細かく切ってください。
Please cut the vegetables finely.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「切る」is a verb meaning "to cut." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「切る」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「切る」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「切る」mean in Japanese?+
「切る」means "to cut". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_verb" category.
How do you read 「切る」?+
「切る」is read as「きる」.
Is 「切る」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「切る」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「切る」?+
野菜を細かく切ってください。 — Please cut the vegetables finely.
Practice 「切る」 with spaced repetition